Stories & Testimonials

Our associates are encouraged to do their best work through innovative thought and strategies that contribute to the success of our organization. As Sam Walton said, “Listen to your people, they are our best idea generators.”

Because of this, our associates are achieving extraordinary things. We are proud of their accomplishments. This page is dedicated to some of those success stories and testimonials that stay true to Sam Walton’s words. These associates are making a difference.

Women Worth Watching in 2010: Cindy Davis

When carving out a successful career path, Cindy believes you need to surround yourself with people who are your champions and those who challenge you. Mentorship helped her create a successful career, and now she is featured as one of Profiles in Diversity Journal’s Women Worth Watching in 2010.
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Top Diversity Advocates for 2009

Esther Silver-Parker, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs, recently was awarded for “2009 America’s Top Diversity Advocates”, by DiversityBusiness.com. The “Top Diversity Advocates” represent individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to solutions in diversity issues on a global and national level. The company's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion helps us build and retain a diverse workforce and supplier base.
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Keeping Up With Susan Chambers

Throughout her career, Susan has taken on challenges and turned them into opportunities, with both courage and drive. Now, she’s leading a host of programs and initiatives at the world’s largest retailer, and doing it with flair. Susan was featured as a front runner for diversity leadership in Profiles in Diversity Journal.
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Women Worth Watching in 2009: Pam Kohn

A good mentor is able to have ‘eggshell’ conversations and give open and honest feedback. Pam Kohn has had many positive mentor relationships that have led to her successful career path with Walmart. Pam was featured as one of the women worth watching in 2009 by Profiles in Diversity Journal.
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Trailblazer Award

For their dedication to Diversity and Inclusion, four associates received the first ever Diversity Trailblazer awards at the 2008 Year Beginning Meeting. These company leaders were recognized for championing diversity in their regions and stores.
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Isn't it great to see people do more than they ever dreamed they could do … or you thought they could do. That's the fun of this business, as far as I'm concerned.

- Sam Walton